Terrible gurgiling sound from my protein skimmer

lt.smash · 10/17/2013, 05:54 PM

Brand new...running about 30 minuets and it sounds like the suction at the dentist. Its super loud.

When I place my finger over the holes on the little cup thingy that is attached to a hose, the the suction sound goes away. So do the bubbles.

My sump has the required water level, the valve is wide open since its in the break in mode.

Calappidae · 10/17/2013, 06:00 PM

Skimmers are ment to be loud like that.

lt.smash · 10/17/2013, 06:06 PM

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lt.smash · 10/17/2013, 06:14 PM

If what you are saying is true, I am done with this hobby. I can not take this noise its terrible loud.

My display tank is full of bubbles now.

Calappidae · 10/17/2013, 06:14 PM

If foam bubbles are being produced, and see some "crap" in the collection cup, everything is working fine. Not all skimmers are equal.

If that bothers you, just the sound alone, you don't entirely need a skimmer at all. Skimmers are highly recommended but if you keep up with your water changes they are not 100% nessecary.

The stand will closed doors will draw out the sound.

lt.smash · 10/17/2013, 06:28 PM

why would anyone want a diesel truck running in their living room?

Calappidae · 10/17/2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lt.smash

why would anyone want a diesel truck running in their living room?

Because its benifical and this hobby ask for patience which we all must have.

The way your making it sound is nothing compared to my skimmers.. some can be really loud while others are not.

My back-pak skimmer is pretty quiet minus the splashing sound but my sea clone gets annoying here and there.

SpartaReef · 10/17/2013, 06:36 PM

My skimmer is silent...

Calappidae · 10/17/2013, 06:38 PM

This is what your skimmer should sound like if your explaining it properly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r1fpATOH1o

Calappidae · 10/17/2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SpartaReef

My skimmer is silent...

half mine are.. they draw out the sound of the air cleaner sometimes.

fletch999 · 10/17/2013, 06:43 PM

I would try and close the valve and see if that helps, Make sure you did not forget install a part somewhere, in my opinion it shouldn't be that loud, but I also don't have a skimmer that big.

Calappidae · 10/17/2013, 06:45 PM

Mine sound really loud (all hang-ons... in my room where I sleep yet..) so thats just IME

fletch999 · 10/17/2013, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calappidae

This is what your skimmer should sound like if your explaining it properly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r1fpATOH1o

That doesn't sound normal to me at all

Calappidae · 10/17/2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fletch999

That doesn't sound normal to me at all

I better start working on my skimmers then..

Camelmanky · 10/17/2013, 06:49 PM

My Eshopps 75 HOB makes very little sound !

fletch999 · 10/17/2013, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lt.smash

If what you are saying is true, I am done with this hobby. I can not take this noise its terrible loud.

My display tank is full of bubbles now.

your right, if my skimmer sounded like a truck then, I would run it over with a truck. contact the manufacturer and see what they say.

Calappidae · 10/17/2013, 06:58 PM

Do you have any way to record to sound (via photo bucket video, youtube, etc.) that we can listen too?

rlm2005 · 10/17/2013, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lt.smash

why would anyone want a diesel truck running in their living room?

No one would. My skimmer is pretty quiet.

SpartaReef · 10/17/2013, 07:15 PM

You also should not have bubbles in your display.

Calappidae · 10/17/2013, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spartareef

you also should not have bubbles in your display.

+1

camblonie · 10/17/2013, 07:59 PM

My skimmers not terribly loud but I did put an airstone in front of the Venturi to muffle the suction.

lt.smash · 10/17/2013, 08:01 PM

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gbg3zf1hlw...2021.51.19.mp4

sound is at 50 decibel with out the skimmer...pushing 80 with..

Calappidae · 10/17/2013, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lt.smash

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gbg3zf1hlw...2021.51.19.mp4

sound is at 50 decibel with out the skimmer...pushing 80 with..

something is definitly not right. Its not even skimmering properly.

fletch999 · 10/17/2013, 08:10 PM

your pump is not put together correctly, I would take it out and make sure the impeller is in its bushings and also make sure your outlet of the pump is seated good and tight into the body. look for obstructions.

Mysticalknight · 10/17/2013, 08:12 PM

something isn't right that looks like the same reef octo i am using and mine is not nearly that loud

10/17/2013, 05:54 PM	#1
lt.smash Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 125	Terrible gurgiling sound from my protein skimmer Brand new...running about 30 minuets and it sounds like the suction at the dentist. Its super loud. When I place my finger over the holes on the little cup thingy that is attached to a hose, the the suction sound goes away. So do the bubbles. My sump has the required water level, the valve is wide open since its in the break in mode.

10/17/2013, 06:00 PM	#2
Calappidae Harlequin Shrimp Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,814	Skimmers are ment to be loud like that. __________________ Joe

10/17/2013, 06:14 PM	#5
Calappidae Harlequin Shrimp Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,814	If foam bubbles are being produced, and see some "crap" in the collection cup, everything is working fine. Not all skimmers are equal. If that bothers you, just the sound alone, you don't entirely need a skimmer at all. Skimmers are highly recommended but if you keep up with your water changes they are not 100% nessecary. The stand will closed doors will draw out the sound. __________________ Joe

10/17/2013, 06:38 PM	#9
Calappidae Harlequin Shrimp Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,814	This is what your skimmer should sound like if your explaining it properly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r1fpATOH1o __________________ Joe

10/17/2013, 06:45 PM	#12
Calappidae Harlequin Shrimp Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,814	Mine sound really loud (all hang-ons... in my room where I sleep yet..) so thats just IME __________________ Joe

10/17/2013, 06:06 PM	#3
lt.smash Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 125	https://www.dropbox.com/s/z0xjgjjfvy...2019.57.20.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/gho2afg84l...2019.56.05.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/d82vjkl9rb...2019.55.59.jpg

10/17/2013, 06:28 PM	#6
lt.smash Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 125	why would anyone want a diesel truck running in their living room?

10/17/2013, 06:36 PM	#8
SpartaReef Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sparta, Wisconsin Posts: 783	My skimmer is silent...

10/17/2013, 06:43 PM	#11
fletch999 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Middleville, MI Posts: 146	I would try and close the valve and see if that helps, Make sure you did not forget install a part somewhere, in my opinion it shouldn't be that loud, but I also don't have a skimmer that big.

10/17/2013, 06:49 PM	#15
Camelmanky Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 4	My Eshopps 75 HOB makes very little sound !

10/17/2013, 06:58 PM	#17
Calappidae Harlequin Shrimp Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,814	Do you have any way to record to sound (via photo bucket video, youtube, etc.) that we can listen too? __________________ Joe

10/17/2013, 07:15 PM	#19
SpartaReef Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sparta, Wisconsin Posts: 783	You also should not have bubbles in your display.

10/17/2013, 07:59 PM	#21
camblonie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 148	My skimmers not terribly loud but I did put an airstone in front of the Venturi to muffle the suction. __________________ 75g - 20g sump. LED's, Skimmer, RODI.

10/17/2013, 08:01 PM	#22
lt.smash Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 125	https://www.dropbox.com/s/gbg3zf1hlw...2021.51.19.mp4 sound is at 50 decibel with out the skimmer...pushing 80 with..

10/17/2013, 08:10 PM	#24
fletch999 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Middleville, MI Posts: 146	your pump is not put together correctly, I would take it out and make sure the impeller is in its bushings and also make sure your outlet of the pump is seated good and tight into the body. look for obstructions.

10/17/2013, 08:12 PM	#25
Mysticalknight Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 166	something isn't right that looks like the same reef octo i am using and mine is not nearly that loud